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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Spirit Of The Nicolaitans In The Church - Especially The Black Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2022
     | 4,867 views

    Now is the time that the watchman should be warning the people of impeding danger, equipping them to be double fisted, working in one hand and ready to fight in the other like Nehemiah did.

    The Spirit of the Nicolaitans in the Church “Especially the Black Church” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- There is in the Body of Christ a clarion cry today from a remnant of the people of God that I truly believe is coming from the mouths of burden ridden souls and going directly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    United Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 6,541 views

    The purpose of this sermon is two-fold: to explore Jesus’ prayer for unity and the Scriptural mandates for unity to occur; and secondly, to enlist the congregation’s commitment to see it happen among us!

    WAC2BL: United Scripture Text: John 17.20-23 INTRODUCTION I have played on some really-rotten basketball teams! It’s no fun. Even-though I love the game, …teammates make such a difference! When the others on the team are selfish, …half-hearted, …arrogant ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fulfilling Our Commitment Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
     | 7,411 views

    Every era, every generation has the same responsibility - to rebuild the temple of God.

    “Fulfilling Our Commitment” Book 1 Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to Genesis) Man with God Book II Psalms 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus) Slavery, bondage and freedom Book III Psalms 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus) Tabernacle worship Book IV Psalms 90-106 (corresponds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Builders

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
     | 9,344 views

    For Remembrance Sunday, honoring those who had died the previous year. Some dreams are deferred but not forgotten; we can prepare those who come after us to fulfill them. And the future of our church needs to share in the magnificence of its original dr

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 17, 1992 Today is Remembrance Day in the life of our church. We take a Sunday each year following Easter and remember in a special way those who of our worshipping congregation who have passed away since the previous Easter. In this way we hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    12 The Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 9, 2020
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     | 2,029 views

    This is the 12th of 31 Devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah where I'm making a comparison between Jonah and The Church of today.

    Jonah 1:9 - So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” “So he said to them…” Since Jonah had been both awoken from sleep and had been identified as the man who was behind the tempest they were facing, and since he was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "For The Glory Of God" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 30, 2017
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     | 11,864 views

    When Martin Luther hung his writings on the door of the church in Wittenberg, 500 years ago, everything in the church changed. This gave man a renewed purpose. Now all that we do is for the glory of God. It is all for God and God alone.

    “For the glory of God” It has been said that history repeats itself. Now I believe that to a point but I think that it is more accurate to say that people repeat the same mistakes in the same choices and the same decisions others have made before them and that’s why history repeats itself. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Have I Learned? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    Celebration Sunday of Bethany Church’s 40 Days of purpose campaign

    (stories at end of sermon) It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of 40 days. We are here to celebrate. I have been asking you to write your stories about what have you learned during 40 Days of Purpose. Those are compiled in today’s Celebration Packet unless you asked me not to print yours. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extending Our Vision

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,015 views

    Tunnel vision within the church will lose God’s purpose for the church.

    INTRO: Tunnel vision will kill you….longest tunnel in England…many accidents… To the church tunnel vision is within these walls….. I. The causes of tunnel vision A. Immaturity is a cause II Peter 1:5-8 Gal. 5:22,23 B. Indifference is a cause II Peter 1:9; Matt. 25:1-13 C. Independence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It Worth It? Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    The effective church praises God no matter what the circumstances.

    Is it Worth It? Psalms 118 and Romans 8 This week all we heard in the news was bad. Japan has been overwrought with a devastating Earthquake and Tsunami. Everyday we heard of the death toll climbing, then news of a nuclear meltdown similar to Chernobyl. Fear and devastation, hopelessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,200 views

    Jesus led the disciples to a deeper understanding of His identity, His purpose in coming into this world, and His plan for the building of His church.

    Matt 16:13-20 Knowing Christ 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God Still Speaks Today

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011
     | 10,508 views

    God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Even in Genesis. God spoke to Abraham and other patriarchs in the Old Testament. God spoke to prophets, kings and judges. God spoke to the early Church. Jesus spoke to his disciples and the risen Jesus spok

    God Still Speaks Today (Have you heard him speak lately?) Exodus 3:1-12 Hebrews 1:1 Exodus 3 we find Moses in the desert of Median. Moses had lived in elegance and was now herding sheep in the desert. He had gone form the sublime to the simple, son of Pharaoh to sheepherder. It was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A True Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    The first in a short series on 1st Thessalonians. This introductory sermon gives some background into the purpose of the epistle and talks about the true work of God in the Thessalonian Christians lives.

    A True Work of God Text: 1st Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, in case you couldn’t tell, we are going to be going through the book of 1st Thessalonians in our evening services. This is an interesting book. It talks of God’s truth, it teaches on morality, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Work Delayed Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 22,689 views

    A WORD TO THE CHURCH--HAGGAI (Part 1) Satan cannot destroy the church, but he can slow it down. This first message focuses on fulfilling God’s purpose through right prioriies. What should be the believers # 1 priority and how can we keep it #1?

    · Each of us knows how the World Trade Center fell to the ground September 11, 2001; some of us actually watched the towers fall. Few of us think about what it took to make the towers stand. The construction of this massive complex made up of seven buildings and a shopping concourse began in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Sense When Life Makes No Sense PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 829 views

    Explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, encouraging us to perceive life's purpose, acknowledge God's power, and pursue His glory.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine truth that has the power to transform our lives. We are here to gather wisdom from the sacred words of Ecclesiastes, words that have weathered the test of time and have been a beacon of ...read more

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    Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

    LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist